HB1250Introduced in the House of Delegates
Technology Governance and Coordination Program; established, report, sunset.
Introduced by Bonita Anthony, District 92
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Department of Law; Technology Governance and Coordination Program; report. Directs the Office of the Attorney General to establish a Technology Governance and Coordination Program to support the Commonwealth's response to emergent technologies, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic systems, biometric systems, and automated decision-making tools. The bill requires the Office of the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the Joint Commission on Technology and Science by December 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Appropriations
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation (20-Y 2-N) · February 9, 2026
20
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
22 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Garrett McGuire | 17 | Yes |
| Rozia Henson | 19 | Yes |
| Michelle Maldonado | 20 | Yes |
| J.J. Singh | 26 | Yes |
| Marty Martinez | 29 | Yes |
| Delores Oates | 31 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26105031D
Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Assigned HST sub: Communications
Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation (20-Y 2-N)
Read first time
Motion to refer to Appropriations agreed to
Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1250)
Left in Committee Appropriations
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